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Eric
Staal
Center
Birthdate
29/10/1984
Birthplace
Thunder Bay, ON
Draft Info
2003: Rd 1, Pk 2 (CAR)
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Birthdate
29/10/1984
Birthplace
Thunder Bay, ON
Draft Info
2003: Rd 1, Pk 2 (CAR)
Position
Center
Career History
Florida Panthers
2022-2023 (1 Season)
Montreal Canadiens
2020*-2021 (1 Season)
Buffalo Sabres
2020*-2021 (1 Season)
Minnesota Wild
2016-2020 (4 Seasons)
New York Rangers
2015*-2016 (1 Season)
Carolina Hurricanes
2003-2004, 2005-2015* (12 Seasons)
NHL News
Motion to dismiss charges denied in Gaudreau brothers' deaths
Attorneys for the accused driver in the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau argued that charges should be dismissed over a discrepancy in blood alcohol level reporting.
Michael McCarron calls out Josh Manson for being a ‘dirty player’
Wild center Michael McCarron calls Josh Manson a "dirty player" after the Avalanche defenseman hit him with the blunt end of his stick.
How Taylor Hall found his MVP form again with the Hurricanes
The No. 1 pick (2010) and Hart Trophy winner (2018) is a critical player for the Canes, who have yet to lose this postseason.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket
It's a crucial night on the calendar with an ESPN doubleheader. Plus, catch up on highlights from Avs-Wild Game 4.
Avalanche take 3-1 lead into game 5 against the Wild
Minnesota Wild (46-24-12, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, in the Central Division)
Wild's McCarron calls Avs' Manson 'dirty player' for butt-end to face
Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson returned from a five-game absence Monday night in Game 4 and took a double minor penalty for hitting Wild center Michael McCarron with the blunt end of his stick during a scrum midway through the first period.
